Our Team
Bill & Carol Foley
OWNERS
They came back to NZ in 2010 to buy a vineyard, and subsequently fell in love with Wharekauhau and left with a lodge and vineyard. The Foley family are deeply involved in Wharekauhau, our community and our small team of long-standing staff.
Richard Rooney
General Manager
Richard has been with Wharekauhau since 2006. This is the perfect lodge for Richard who grew up on a farm, and has worked across four of the luxury lodges in New Zealand since he was 15. He has a keen passion for Pinot Noir, and his Labrador 'Merlot'
Bradley Riggs
Farm Manager
Bradley Riggs has been farming the Wharekauhau station since
2012. Bradley has loved the challenge of coastal farming on such a historic
station and not only following in the footsteps of those that built the
Wharekauhau farming operation, but enhancing and putting his own stamp on the
property. Bradley is a keen outdoorsman, and has made the station home with his
partner Amelie, and young son Bradley Jr
Grant Wagner
Restaurant Manager
A big sports fan and all-round community man! Grant joined the team in 2016 by way of South Africa. Grant has a wealth of restaurant knowledge from his stints in South Africa and Europe. Grants role is to oversee the restaurant and service elements
Adrien Champigny
Sommelier
Adrien and his partner Audrey joined us in 2018 after 10 years at the St-James hotel in Bordeaux, France. A great man to rummage through some old bottles in the cellar with.His knowledge of wine, and passion for boutique producers is second-to-none.